Stick Family

Sunday, February 28, 2010

The babies are nine months old already! It's hard to believe... Here are some of the things they can do now:

- Both can sit up unassisted.- Mila is "army crawling" and Lucca is close behind.- Lucca loves to play peek-a-boo, especially when he is supposed to be eating!- Mila laughs a lot more, especially at Lucca. She generally loves everything he does!- Lucca gives Mommy big, slobbery kisses and then laughs.- Both LOVE going up and down the stairs. They crack up looking at each other over Mommy or Daddy's shoulder.- Both are starting on finger foods, although Lucca HATES having to chew his food. He usually rolls the peas around in his mouth, hoping that you'll forget about them after a while.- Lucca can find his pacifier, put it in his mouth, and take it out again. The other day I saw him take his paci out so that he could cry nice and loudly. He actually took it out, held it in his hand, screamed and cried for a few seconds, and then put it back in his mouth. - Mila can make the sign for "more" when she's eating. She isn't very consistent about it, but it's still amazing to see those little wheels turning in her head!

What Are They Doing Now?/ Que Estan Haciendo Ahora?

I decided to add this section to keep everyone updated on the new little things that Mila and Lucca are doing. I will try to update it more frequently than the blog, so check back often to keep up with the twins! Hope you like it! :)

March 17- When he gets angry, Lucca has started clenching his fists, scrunching up his face, and making a loud grunting sound as his face turns bright red. This usually happens during mealtimes when he's not getting fed fast enough. (He does like his food!) Let me tell you, this new trick is charming. :P On a quieter note, the babies tried fresh blueberries today and LOVED them! They couldn't get enough of them and kept leaning forward for me to give them more. I'm glad we found a healthy, easy snack that they like!

March 4- We finally tried green beans tonight and they seemed to be a hit! I was very surprised, to say the least. We got a few funny faces, as we do whenever trying new foods, but both babies ate all of their green beans. Bring on the green poop!

Feb.17- We think that Mila has started doing the sign for "more." She just sticks her arms straight out in front of her and puts her hands together, so it's a little different from the actual sign, which is why we're not positive that's what she's doing. But she only does this little motion at mealtimes, and only when she wants more food, so it looks like something has started to click with her! What a smart little cookie!

Feb. 14- Mila and Lucca have started giving open-mouthed, very slobbery kisses to Mommy and sometimes to Daddy, (if he's shaven). Lucca especially likes to do this! First, he grabs your face very tightly, (so that you can't get away, I guess), then he slowly moves towards you with his head tilted back and his mouth wide open. Sometimes he even sticks his tongue out if he's feeling especially affectionate. Then, he just holds his mouth against your cheek for a few seconds, giggling the whole time. The other day he held Mommy's face so tight that he made her nose bleed! Now that's love!